On Tuesday, May 7, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Director Brian Bernardoni for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real estate industry. This is an opportunity for…
The Town of Cicero’s Building Department announced it’ll no longer require escrow deposits for As Is Transfers. Effective May 13th, buyers will only be required to complete an As Is Application, Repair Agreement, and pay the $100 processing fee escrow…
NAR’s Pathways to Professionalism are professional courtesies REALTORS® should show to the public, property and their peers. While these should be honored, they are also voluntary and cannot form a basis for a Professional Standards/Ethics complaint. So, why do we…
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will operate with a modified schedule on Fridays from May 31, 2019 through August 30, 2019. Each week, the CAR Central office will close at 2 PM on Friday afternoon to encourage a healthy work-life…
Q: Did the 2019/2020 REALTOR® dues and MLS fees increase? A: Yes. Illinois REALTORS® dues have increased by $16 total, with $6 as part of an automatic annual dues increase of three (3) percent starting in 2014 and a $10…